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Letter from Rafael Uribe Uribe to Theodore Roosevelt

Rafael Uribe Uribe introduces himself as a representative of Colombia’s Liberal Party and a soldier of the rebel army. He explains his party’s opposition to the conservative regime and asserts that it fought against the extension of the concession of the Panama Canal to the French. He asserts that the liberals are fighting against tyrannical oppression and hopes that the United States will look upon them with sympathy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12

Telegram from William Henry Hunt to George B.Cortelyou

The arrested person in question formally asked for help from Attorney General Knox. Governor Hunt conferred with Knox and will ask for the man’s release on nominal bail.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-11

Telegram from William W. Jermane to Theodore Roosevelt

William W. Jermane, a correspondent for the Minneapolis Journal, inquires when a letter mailed today from Washington, D.C., will reach Vice President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York. He wants to ensure a letter will reach Roosevelt while he is in Oyster Bay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Report is gaining currency that Hanna and Roosevelt held a conference relative to chairmanship of committee

Senator Hanna’s conference with President Roosevelt likely included a discussion of the Republican National Committee chairmanship. It is unlikely that Hanna will serve again as chairman due to health concerns. Likely successors include Senator Fairbanks, Senator Lodge, and Postmaster General Payne.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-27

Alliance with George B. Cox designed for offensive and defensive work

Senator Hanna’s protest against the appointment of Judge Wright as judge of the District of Columbia indicates that Hanna’s alliance with George Barnsdale Cox is both offensive and defensive. Hanna will likely leave the Republican National Committee and focus on Ohio politics. The Hanna-Cox alliance will be a force in the realignment of Republican politics in Ohio.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-27

Note from Elihu Root to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Nelson W. Aldrich is coming over to see President Roosevelt, and Secretary of War Root suggests that he be shown the changes to the message.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from A. Sodden

We are unsure of some or all of the document’s content because of its language. If you have any information about the document or its contents, we would appreciate hearing from you. Contact dsu.trcenter@dickinsonstate.edu and be sure to include the item’s title and date.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from William Austin Wadsworth to Theodore Roosevelt

William Austin Wadsworth is unsure about Vice President Roosevelt’s question regarding fallow deer and will inquire further. He is annoyed that a tenement law passed by “reformers” has interfered with his housing plans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Note from F. B.

F. B. requests a lion claw from the recent hunting expedition to decorate his watch chain.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from Otto T. Bannard to Theodore Roosevelt

On behalf of the University Club, Otto T. Bannard offers Vice President Roosevelt club privileges during his term of office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Telegram from Harriet Crocker Alexander to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt

Harriet Crocker Alexander invites the Roosevelts to dinner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from Bernett A. Anderson to Theodore Roosevelt

Bernett A. Anderson thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the photograph and for allowing him to name his son after Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03

Letter from Bernett A. Anderson and Elizabeth M. Anderson to Theodore Roosevelt

Bernett A. and Elizabeth M. Anderson request permission to name their son after Vice President Roosevelt. This is their seventh child.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

James Bryce requests a message from President Roosevelt to be delivered at the annual dinner of the Alpine Club in December. Bryce is currently in Cuba where he toured the Santiago battlefield and met with General Wood.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Note from Richard Harding Davis

“For the scrap book? Richard Harding Davis.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from K. Berrey to Theodore Roosevelt

K. Berrey requests an autograph from Vice President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from Poultney Bigelow to Theodore Roosevelt

Poultney Bigelow can be in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and Friday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from J. K. Blackman to Theodore Roosevelt

J. K. Blackman requests Vice President Roosevelt’s assistance to help him secure a position on the corps of reporters of debates in the Senate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from Charles J. Brown to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles J. Brown thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the book.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Letter from Donald Brown to Theodore Roosevelt

Donald Brown, soon to be seven years old, thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the letter and requests a photograph of Roosevelt’s children.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901